I Fear I Have Thoughts Podcast

lillytavarez

Welcome to I Fear I Have Thoughts! I'm your host, Lilly Tavarez, and I'm here to provide a safe conversation space for all of the overthinkers and dreamers.

Episodes

  1. Jul 30

    Why Sephora kids are afraid of aging? | I fear I Have Thoughts | Episode 12

    Why are 10-year-olds using anti-aging skincare? And why are brands encouraging it? Children are becoming the newest beauty consumers, and it’s not happening by accident. In this episode of I Fear I Have Thoughts, we’re talking about the rise of kids’ skincare, the marketing strategies behind brands like Drunk Elephant and Bubble, and how social media has turned childhood into another market to monetize. We’ll get into: Why anti-aging products are being marketed to children The role TikTok and Sephora culture play in this trend How beauty brands profit from insecurity The psychology of aspirational marketing What this says about growing up online and consumer culture This conversation isn’t really about skincare—it’s about childhood, advertising, self-worth, and the pressure to “fix” yourself before you’ve even had the chance to grow up. What do you think? Should brands be held responsible for marketing these products to kids, or is this ultimately up to parents? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Follow the podcast: Instagram: @ifearihavethoughts Follow me: Instagram: @lillytavarez If you enjoy deep dives into internet culture, psychology, feminism, media, and the weird ways the internet shapes our lives, subscribe for new episodes every week. #Skincare #DrunkElephant #BubbleSkincare #SephoraKids #Consumerism #Marketing #BeautyIndustry #TikTok #Commentary #Podcast #IFearIHaveThoughts

  2. Jul 25

    Social media has destroyed empathy | I Fear I Have Thoughts | Episode 11

    Social media didn't just change how we communicate—it changed how we see each other. In this episode of I Fear I Have Thoughts, we're talking about how social media has completely destroyed the "fourth wall" between strangers. We have unlimited access to each other's lives, opinions, trauma, and mistakes... and it might be making us less empathetic, not more. Why do people feel so comfortable bullying strangers online? Why do influencers feel like our friends? Why does everyone seem so comfortable commenting on lives they know nothing about? We dive into: • The death of the fourth wall in the internet age • Parasocial relationships and why they feel so real • Why outrage is rewarded by social media algorithms • The empathy crisis happening online • Why we forget there's a real person behind the screen • How constant access is changing human behavior If you've ever caught yourself judging someone online, feeling weirdly attached to an influencer, or wondering why the internet feels so much meaner than it used to, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Follow the podcast: Instagram: @ifearihavethoughts Follow me: Instagram: @lillytavarez Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you want more conversations about internet culture, psychology, feminism, pop culture, and the thoughts everyone has but nobody says out loud. #SocialMedia #Empathy #InternetCulture #Psychology #ParasocialRelationships #Commentary #Podcast #IFearIHaveThoughts

  3. Jul 25

    Hating cats is linked to misogyny for these reasons... | I Fear I Have Thoughts | Episode 10

    Do people really hate cats... or is something deeper going on? At first glance, it sounds ridiculous. But when you start looking at history, gender stereotypes, and the way society treats traits associated with femininity, the conversation gets a lot more interesting. In this episode of I Fear I Have Thoughts, we're diving into why the internet's obsession with hating cats might not just be about pets. We'll talk about: The history of cats and women Why "cat lady" became an insult The psychology behind cat behavior vs. dog behavior Social media's role in shaping opinions The connection between misogyny, autonomy, and the way we judge both women and animals Whether you're a cat lover, a dog person, or somewhere in between, this episode is less about convincing you to like cats—and more about questioning why we think the way we do. What do you think? Do you think the dislike of cats is sometimes rooted in misogyny, or is that reading too much into it? Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Follow the podcast: Instagram: @ifearihavethoughts Follow me: Instagram: @lillytavarez If you enjoy conversations about internet culture, psychology, feminism, relationships, and the thoughts everyone has but rarely says out loud, make sure to subscribe for new episodes every week. #Cats #Misogyny #Feminism #Podcast #Women #InternetCulture #Psychology #Commentary #CatLady #IFearIHaveThoughts

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Welcome to I Fear I Have Thoughts! I'm your host, Lilly Tavarez, and I'm here to provide a safe conversation space for all of the overthinkers and dreamers.